Ten inviting Parisian kitchens

Words: BAF Photos: Alice Duriez
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Whether you’re sipping on your morning coffee, sharing a family meal, cooking for two or having a night in with friends, a kitchen is a place for enjoyable moments. It should be suited to both everyday needs and special occasions. We reclaim this vital space in a home according to our lifestyles. One thing is certain: the kitchen is not just a place where we cook. Whether they’re American-style or in a separate space, minimalist, functional or retro, these ten kitchens in furnished apartments are all different, but all inviting. They’ll help you decide what kind of kitchen suits you best.

Boulevard Lannes, Paris 16th

Trocadéro neighbourhood
“Pure white” — Long white kitchen in this large Parisian apartment. Here, the table takes pride of place in the middle of the room.

furnished kitchen pure white Paris rental
This furnished four-bedroom apartment features a kitchen with noble materials: the large oval table and countertops are made of white flecked marble

Surface area: 1,884 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 shower room
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €5,700 a month.
Highlights: the pure white and marble in this long kitchen.

Rue Croix-des-Petits-Champs, Paris 1st

Louvre neighbourhood
“The good life” – A furnished, three-bedroom apartment with a kitchen/dining room in pastel shades to create a calm atmosphere.

Surface area: 1,324 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €5,500 a month.
Highlights: the wooden columns that separate the spaces with subtlety while allowing daylight through.

Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 7th

Invalides neighbourhood
“Cosy Eiffel” – A separate kitchen with a cosy eating area.

Surface area: 474 square feet, 1 bedroom, 1 shower room
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €2,500 a month.
Highlights: the unobstructed view of the Eiffel Tower from the dining table in this one-bed apartment.

Boulevard Malesherbes, Paris 8th

Apartment for rent Madeleine neighbourhood
“Haussmann revisited” — White walls, ceiling mouldings, contemporary furniture, tall windows and wraparound balcony: elegance incarnated.

Surface area: 1,270 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 2 shower rooms.
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €6,000 a month.
Highlights: bringing contemporary decor into the classic Haussmann space.

Rue Denis Poisson, Paris 17th

Champs-Elysées neighbourhood
“Continuity” — A kitchen that opens generously onto the living area.

Surface area: 883 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €3,050 a month.
Highlights: the mix of styles and materials in this open space.

Avenue de la Motte Picquet, Paris 7th

Champs de Mars Tour Eiffel neighbourhood
“A breath of fresh air in the city” — Contemporary apartment with a fabulous kitchen and adjoining terrace.

Surface area: 1,485 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €5,600 a month.
Highlights: the possibility of enjoying a breath of fresh air at any time on the terrace that adjoins this refined kitchen.

Rue de la Glacière, Paris 13th

Apartment for rent Butte-aux-Cailles neighbourhood
“Full of life” — The kitchen partly opens onto the living area, which means the chef can enjoy their guests!

Surface area: 1,313 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 shower room.
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €4,000 a month.
Highlights: the library-inspired kitchen which is in perfect harmony with the living room.

Rue de Bourgogne, Paris 7th

Invalides neighbourhood
“Peace and quiet” — Separate kitchen with blue-grey tones that create a retro feeling

Surface area: 549 square feet, 1 bedroom, 1 shower room.
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €1,950 a month.
Highlights: the two openings that make movement easier within the kitchen and between the kitchen and living room.

Avenue Kleber, Paris 16th

Trocadéro neighbourhood
“Black is a timeless classic” — Monochrome American kitchen, with heightened contrasts

Surface area: 1,302 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bathtub and shower.
Cost: this furnished apartment is to rent for €5,000 a month.
Highlights: the elegance of black in this Haussmannian apartment, bathed in light.

Rue de l’Éperon, Paris 6th

Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood
“Graphic design” — Wonderful arrangement of the kitchen on one side of the living area, and the lounge on the other.

Surface area: 829 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 shower room
Cost: this furnished apartment is for rent for €3,900 a month.
Highlights: this type of open kitchen which makes the space feel bigger and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.